Incline High School

Weekly Bulletin
Feb.6th-Feb.11th
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Monday February 6,2012
A Day
Ski @ Diamond Peak-Slalom-10:00a.m.
BOOSTERS MEETING - 11:45a.m.-Rm205

Tuesday February 7, 2012
B Day
BBB(V) @ S.Tahoe-7:30p.m.
BBB(JV) @ S.Tahoe-4:30p.m.
GBB(V) @ S.Tahoe-6:00p.m.
GBB(JV) @ S.Tahoe-3:00p.m.
Ski Team @ Mt. Rose-Giant Slalom-11 a.m.

Wednesday February 8, 2011
A Day
7th per. JROTC Level II Acad. Bowl Winners will advance to Natl. Comp.
                     in Washington D.C.this Summer

Thursday February 9, 2011
B Day
Alpine Ski @ Alpine Meadows-Giant Slalom-TBA

Friday February 10, 2011
A Day
BBB(V) vs Truckee-7:30p.m.
BBB(JV) vs Truckee-4:30p.m.
GBB(V) vs Truckee-6:00p.m.
GBB(JV) vs Truckee-3:00p.m.
Nordic Ski Team @Classic/Skate Pursit @Tahoe XC-10:00a.m.
WR @ Pershing County-Championships-3:00p.m.
Academic Assembly E/I
SNOWCOMING DANCE –Small Gym - 8:30p.m .- 11:00p.m.

Saturday  February 11, 2012
BBB(V) @ N. Tahoe-7:30p.m.
BBB(JV) @ N.TAHOE-4:30p.m.
GBB(V) @ N.Tahoe-6:00p.m.
WR @ Pershing County-Championships-7:00a.m.
TALENT SHOW in the Theater - 5:00p.m.-8:30p.m.
(JROTC will be present to support the Talent Show)
           

****BABY PAGE ADS ARE
DUE TO THE YEARBOOK STAFF BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH. 
**CONTACT  AMY HENDERSON WITH ANY QUESTIONS:
amhenderson@washoeschools.com
 

We would like to announce our Alan G. Bain Initiative in Science or Math for Churchill County students’ scholarship, Jack and Jane Becker College scholarship, and two Zonta International scholarships. All are now live on our website! Please look over the criteria and refer any qualified students to our websites (noted below) to begin the application process.

I have also attached some information for our Northern Nevada Youth scholarship. We look forward to the opportunity of awarding many eligible and qualified students.

Alan G. Bain Initiative in Science or Math                                                                 Up to $500
Awards given:           1
Deadline:                  February 28
Student Type:           Nontraditional - students in 9-12 grade in a Churchill County, NV, high school
Area:                         Churchill County, Nevada
Renewable?              No
Attachments:            1) Letters of recommendation from teachers, mentors, or others may be attached, 2) Project description (see Project Description document). No other types of attachments should be submitted.

Criteria:                    The Alan G. Bain Initiative in Science or Math Award rewards students in 9-12 grade in a Churchill County, NV, high school for their achievement in science or math. Recipients will be chosen based on criteria that are primarily achievement in science or math, particularly that which is outside the usual science and/or math core curriculum, and project demonstrating initiative.

The application can be located at the following address: http://fs21.formsite.com/CFWN/Bain/index.html


Jack & Jane Becker College Scholarship                                                                    Up to $1,000
Awards given:           up to 3
Deadline:                  February 28
Student Type:           Nontraditional
Area:                         University of Nevada-Reno
Renewable?              Yes, with reapplication.
Attachments:            1) Transcript; 2) First page of most recent tax return; 3) Verification of enrollment at UNR; 4) Reference letter from UNR professor or counselor; 5) One-page essay about why you want to become a medical doctor, what your practice will focus on, and how this scholarship will help you achieve your goal.

Criteria:                    Applicants are qualified 4th-year students majoring in pre-med and current medical students at the University of Nevada, Reno. Students must be graduates of Nevada high schools and be current Nevada residents. Students who meet the above criteria and who demonstrate great financial need will be considered.
One award may go to a student of Native American heritage. If you are of Native American heritage, please provide proof of Tribe membership.

The application can be located at the following address: http://fs21.formsite.com/CFWN/Becker/index.html

Zonta TMCC Re-entry Scholarship                                                                Award Amounts Vary
Awards given:           Several
Deadline:                  February 28
Student Type:           Nontraditional
Area:                         Washoe County, Nevada
Renewable?              No. May reapply
Attachments:            1) Transcript; 2) Verification of current enrollment by school official; 3) Two letters of recommendation from adults not related to the applicant, such as teachers, school officials, or community leaders; 4) Statement of current financial status: include all sources of income (wages, child support, spousal support, scholarships and grants, loans, etc.); 5) Brief essay stating: short term goals for 2011-12 (personal & academic) and life/career goals; 6) Essay (200 words maximum) describing yourself, your motivation, and why you are a good candidate to receive this award.

Criteria:  Applicants must be registered with the TMCC Re-entry Center.
Supporting documentation not requested will not be considered. All applications and supporting information become the property of Zonta Club of Greater Reno. Zonta Club of Greater Reno has final authority over any aspect of the Awards.

The application can be located at the following address: http://fs21.formsite.com/CFWN/Zonta/index.html

Zonta Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Award                                Award Amounts Vary
Awards given:           1
Deadline:                  February 28
Student Type:           Traditional
Area:                         Washoe County, Nevada
Renewable?              No.
Attachments:            See below.

Criteria:                    Complete the official YWPA application (may be printed or downloaded from www.nevadafund.org). Send your application to the Community Foundation of Western Nevada, 1885 S. Arlington Ave., Suite 103, Reno, NV 89509. Applications must be postmarked no later than February 28, 2011, to be considered.

Supporting documentation not requested will not be considered. All applications and supporting information become the property of Zonta International. Zonta International has final authority over any aspect of the Awards.

You and your students can see ALL our scholarship offerings at  www.nevadafund.org, and click on the Scholarship Match link in the left menu.

Dani Lutzow
Program Associate
Community Foundation of Western Nevada
1885 S. Arlington Avenue, Suite 103
Reno, NV  89509
775.333.5499 Office
775.333.5487 Fax
nevadafund.org

MAR. 31, 2012: United Federal Credit Union Scholarship – For high school seniors who demonstrate community service and academic achievement. One $2000 scholarship and six $500 scholarships will be granted.  A 300-400 word essay is required.  For more information, visit United Federal Credit Union at www.unitedfcu.com.

The NSEA Reach for the Stars Scholarship is open to all high school seniors and to all public school employees. This program will recognize individuals whose values and personal qualities set them apart from others, who may have had to overcome significant challenges, and who may have a need for financial assistance. Four $2500 awards (3 students, 1 employee) are available.   Applications are due 02/17/2012.  For more information, go to http://www.nsea-nv.org/home/262.htm

ATTENTION SENIORS – If you are using the online Common Application and need your counselor to submit a Mid-Year Report, please see Faith Nicole ASAP. As you did with the School Report, you will need to attach an updated transcript to your Common Application via Parchment.com before the application can be submitted on your behalf.

ATTN SENIORS - Your I.H.S. Scholarship Application is due to Mrs. McLochlin by 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 14 (otherwise, known as Valentine’s Day).  Remember to complete the Transcript Request Form and submit the form to Mrs. Schellinger so she can attach your transcript to your application.  Also, remember that late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.  Please don’t wait until the last minute.

2012 June Stannard Rural Tourism Memorial Scholarship

A $1,000 scholarship is available to a Nevada high school senior planning to pursue a hospitality, travel or tourism related degree at an accredited college or university.  See attachment for more information.

APRIL 2, 2012: Washoe Education Assn/ 2012 Ernie Johnson Memorial Vocational

A $1,000 scholarship awarded to a high school senior who plans on attending a two-year college or vocational school.  Applicant must be a child of a WEA or WEA-R member. Applications are available in the Counseling Center.


APRIL 2, 2012: Washoe Education Assn/ 2012 Marilyn Owen Academic

A $1,000 scholarship awarded to a high school senior who will be attending a four-year college or university. Applicant must be a child of a WEA or WEA-R member. Applications available in the Counseling Center.
 

APRIL 2, 2012: Washoe Education Assn/ 2012 Kathy Powell/Thelma Davila

A $1,000 scholarship awarded to a high school senior of Hispanic descent who has an interest in pursuing a career in education.  Applicant must be a child of a WEA member. Applications available in the Counseling Center.


APRIL 2, 2012: Washoe Education Assn/2012 Lancaster Family Memorial

A $2,000 scholarship awarded to a high school senior who will be attending a four-year college or university to pursue a career in elementary education.  Applications available in the Counseling Center.

**Before the Christmas Break there was a silver bracelet found in the girls locker room restroom.  You may come to the office to claim it… IF  you can accurately identify it.
           
 

See the attached files.

Scholarship coordinators, counselors, teachers, and friends.

Here’s a brand new scholarship offered by the Community Foundation of Western Nevada. This one is unlike any other we offer! Please circulate far and wide. Thanks!

Northern Nevada Youth Scholarship

The Northern Nevada Youth Scholarship is designed for the student who will not qualify for other scholarships based on GPA but demonstrates commitment, passion, and drive.  This student has experienced that “AHA moment” and has determined to change his/her life.

The Northern Nevada Youth Scholarship is designed for students who

§  are not eligible for the Millennium scholarship.

§  may think college is out of reach.

§  do show potential, have drive, and are likely to succeed.

§  have gotten their acts together in their junior and senior years of high school.

§  have significant financial need.

§  are graduating from Carson, Douglas, Lyon, Storey, or Washoe County high schools, including charter schools.

§  are legal residents of the USA.

The Northern Nevada Youth Scholarship Award will pay up to $1,000 for certificate programs at private trade schools, Truckee Meadows Community College, and Western Nevada Community College. Applicants are eligible to apply for one additional year of support. Apply online and include:

§  transcript or proof of enrollment

§  essay that tells the selection committee about: your life, your plans for the future, why you chose your certificate program, how your education will impact your life, and how your life has changed in the last two years

§  letter of nomination from a teacher/counselor who knows you, your goals, and your life story

You are eligible to apply for this scholarship if you:

    are a graduating senior, 18 years old or younger, at Carson, Douglas, or Washoe County high schools, including charter schools

    are legal residents of the US

    have been nominated by a teacher or counselor from your school

    have significant financial need

    have been accepted into a certificate program at a trade school, Truckee Meadows Community College, or Western Nevada College

Tracy Peterson Turner, PhD

Program Officer

Community Foundation of Western Nevada

1885 S. Arlington Ave., Suite 103

Reno, NV 89509

p. 775-333-5499

f. 775-333-5487

MAR 23, 2012: James Lathrop/Wayne Capurro Memorial Scholarship in Wildlife Management This scholarship seeks to provide a graduating Nevada high school senior, pursuing a career in wildlife management, with funds to support their education.  Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA or better with satisfactory scores on the ACT or SAT.  The application package must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the deadline date.  Applications are available in the Counseling Center.

Excellent information regarding scholarships for parents, teachers, and students!!!

See attached file.

Incline High School Scholarship Application
&  FAFSA assistance
Immediately After School
Library on Wednesday

January 18 1:15 PM
January 25  1:15PM
February 1 1:15PM
(UNR DEADLINE)
February 8 1:15 PM

Bring your Forms & Questions & volunteer worksheet

Incline High School Scholarship Application
DUE February 14, 2012 by 2:30 PM

Offered by Karen Hunt & Cindy McClelland
For more information 775.750.7035

Weekly Bulletin
Jan. 16th - Jan. 21st
FINALS WEEK
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Monday January 16,2012
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
NO SCHOOL!!!!!!!

Tuesday January 17, 2012

0 period- conducted as usual
***1st Period Final ~ 7:40a.m.-9:30 a.m. (110 minutes)***
Nutrition and Exam clean-up  9:35a.m.-9:45a.m. (10 minutes)
2nd period  9:45a.m.-10:20a.m.(35 minutes)
3rd period  10:25a.m.-11:00a.m. (35 minutes)
4th period  11:05a.m.-11:40a.m. (35 minutes)
LUNCH  11:40a.m.-12:24p.m. (44 minutes)
5th period  12:29p.m.-1:04p.m. (35 minutes)
6th period  1:09p.m.-1:44p.m.(35 minutes)
7th period  1:49p.m.-2:24p.m. (35 minutes)
8th period- conducted as usual

Wednesday January 18, 2011

2nd period FINAL ~ 7:45a.m.-9:35a.m. (110 minutes)
Nutrition  9:35a.m.-9:50a.m.(15 minutes)
5th period FINAL ~ 9:50a.m.-11:40a.m.(110 minutes)

Thursday January 19, 2011

3rd period FINAL ~ 7:45a.m.-9:35a.m.(110 minutes)
Nutrition  9:35-9:50a.m.(15 minutes)
6th period FINAL ~ 9:50a.m.-11:40a.m.(110 minutes)

Friday January 20, 2011

4th period FINAL ~ 7:45a.m.-9:35a.m.(110 minutes)
Nutrition  9:35a.m.-9:50a.m.(15 minutes)
7th period FINAL ~ 9:50a.m.-11:40a.m.(110 minutes)

BBB(V) vs South Tahoe-7:30p.m.
BBB(JV) vs South Tahoe-4:30p.m.
GBB(V) vs South Tahoe-6:00p.m.
GBB(JV) vs South Tahoe-3:00p.m.
WR @ Vaquero Classic-3:00p.m.
Nordic Ski @ Truckee-Freestyle-10:00a.m.

Saturday  January 21, 2012

BBB(V) vs Whittell - 3:30 p.m.
BBB(JV) vs Whittell - 12:30 p.m.
GBB(V) vs Whittell - 2:00p.m.
WR@Vaquero Classic - 7:00a.m.

The GATE internship program is now taking applications for our spring 2012 semester openings. We place top students like you in professional workplace settings, in a wide variety of career fields. The benefits of internships are many:

•    Internships help you see the value of all that academic learning you’ve been doing, in a real-world problem solving context.

•    They provide a HUGE step up as far as making you really stand out when you’re applying for your top college choice, scholarship & grant awards, and jobs in your career field.

•    It’s a really tough job market, so getting workplace experience is a tremendous advantage.

To participate in this program you need to:
Have a 3.0 minimum, unweighted GPA, be enrolled in at least one honors or AP course, or be certified as gifted.

In addition, you need TIME to put in 80 hours at your internship over the semester, and RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION to and from your internship site.

Last but not least, you need the ABILITY TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY because you won’t see a teacher each and every day to remind you what to do.

DEADLINE FOR SPRING SEMESTER APPLICATIONS IS JANUARY 25TH, 2012!

ATTENTION INCLINE HS STUDENTS: We will make every effort to find you an internship placement in the Incline area, because we understand that the drive to Reno can be difficult during adverse weather. Please consider that in your decision when applying to the program.
Find out more about this great opportunity by contacting Ms. Melissa LiCon at  mlicon@washoeschools.net    775-850-8021

Information for students and parents from the California Student Aid Commission:

When should I file the FAFSA?

As we enter the financial aid filing season, some questions come up every year about filing the FAFSA.  Further FAFSA questions can be made to the Federal Student Aid Programs at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/contact.htm

Q: When should I file the 2012-13 FAFSA?
A: As early as possible! The state Cal Grant program and many state college and university financial aid programs have a March 2 filing deadline - but many schools and programs have earlier deadlines.
Some colleges ask that the FAFSA be filed as soon after January 1 as possible!  The California Student Aid Commission advises students to file as early as possible.  The 2012-13 FAFSA is filed online at www.fafsa.gov

Q: How can I find out whether my college has an earlier financial aid and scholarship filing deadline?
A: Visit the college financial aid website.  The federal and state program deadline will be the same at most schools but institutional scholarships frequently have deadlines in January.

Q: What else is required to meet financial aid filing requirements?
A:  For the state Cal Grant program a school certified GPA must also be submitted by March 2, 2012.  Information on Cal Grant GPA submission can be found at http://www.csac.ca.gov/doc.asp?id=1177 or e-mail schoolsupport@csac.ca.gov   Colleges may also require additional forms.  Students should visit the college financial aid website to inquire what they need.

Q: Do I or my parents have to complete our 2011 tax returns before we can file the FAFSA?
A:  No.  The FAFSA asks whether the student and parents have already filed, will file or won’t be filing with the  IRS.  If the FAFSA is filed before taxes are filed, the student and parents provide the best estimate of their income as possible, then later, when the actual taxes are filed, they log back into www.fafsa.gov and add the actual figures.

Q: Shouldn’t I wait to file the FAFSA until my parent’s taxes are done?
A: No.  File as soon as you can, then correct the FAFSA later.  The FAFSA allows students and parents to import their final tax information from the IRS starting about two weeks after the return is filed.  This makes is very easy to update the tax info later.

Q: What questions will I have to answer on the FAFSA?
A: The FAFSA questions are all on the FAFSA on the Web worksheet.  The worksheet can be completed before sitting down to file the FAFSA.  By completing the FAFSA on the Web worksheet, students and parents can have all of the answers ready for entry, including their 2011 year financial information.  The 2012-13 FOTW Worksheet can be found online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/fotw1213/pdf/fafsaws13c.pdf

Cal Grant Operations/School Support Services Program Administration & Services Division California Student Aid Commission
Phone: (888) 294-0153
Fax: (916) 464-6499
 

Applications are now open for the Buick Achievers Scholarship Program! Are there students you know who are dedicated both in and out of the classroom? Those who drive positive change in their communities? We want to celebrate these lives by helping to make college dreams a reality. Don't miss this opportunity. Help us find and reach the Buick Achievers of 2012.

Visit our website for program details and the online application:
www.buickachievers.com

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 29, 2012

We encourage the following to apply:
·         High school seniors and current undergraduates
·         Those who plan to enroll full time at a four-year college or university in 2012/2013
·         Those who plan to major in a field of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design or business, with an interest in the automotive industry
   
Description: Awarded at up to $25,000/year; watch for more detail in an upcoming flyer

 

Information for parents, students, and teachers.  See attached

Attention Parents of Graduating Seniors – Seniors receive information regarding the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and the 2012 I.H.S. Scholarship Program this week.  For more information, ask your senior about the information they received and check out the Jan-Feb Counselor to Parent newsletter (when available) on the school website for more information.  Please find attached documents that have been mailed to senior parents today.

Weekly Bulletin
December 19th – December 23rd
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Monday December 19, 2011
B Day

Tuesday December 20,2011
A Day
BBB (JV) @ Loyalton - 6:30pm
GBB(JV) @ Loyalton - 5:30pm
RF w/ Reed - 3:00pm

Wednesday December 21, 2011
B Day
BBB(JV) @ Sutter - 4:00pm
BBB(V) @ Sutter - 5:30pm

Thursday December 22, 2011
A Day
GBB(V) @ Carson - 5:00pm
GBB(JV) @ Carson - 3:30pm
Christmas Assembly - 45 minutes – E/I

The Incline Star Follies shows are scheduled for April 27th and 28th.  As in years past, all IHS are invited to apply to be in the show.  However, we will give preference to seniors and juniors first. We will be taking 6-8 male students and 8-10 female students (16 total).  Please see the attached application for rehearsal requirements.

All applications received by the deadline (12/23/11) will be considered as long as there are no behavior or academic issues that need to be taken into consideration.  Cast members are chosen by a random draw.  Please contact Kathie (kathie_goldberg@yahoo.com ) if you have any questions.

Pre-ACT PLAN and EXPLORE testing Feb 5 and 12

The ACT offers a pre-ACT test called PLAN geared to grades 10 and 11, and another called EXPLORE for grades 8 and 9.  In addition to being a dry run for the ACT, it provides a print-out of specific areas in which students need to improve for the ACT.  ACT claims that those who take EXPLORE or PLAN are more likely to score higher on the ACT test.  The four subject areas are English, reading, math and science, and the test takes about three hours.

We are offering four test times:

Sunday Feb 5, 9AM (nearly full) and 1PM
Sunday Feb 12, 9AM and 1PM

We recommend the 9AM slot as that is the same time of day you will take the real exam, but we understand some may not be able to participate at 9AM.  You will receive results of this test in 3 weeks, well before the next ACT exam on April 14; registration deadline for that test is Mar 9.  We will provide the schools with copies of the results so your teachers can help you also.

How to enroll:  call or email the eLearning Café (kek@elearningcafes.org, 775-831-2423) and let us know the date and time you would like to take which test.  Bring $50 in advance or on the day of the test.

What to bring to the test:  sharpened #2 pencils, a calculator if you want to use one (it is not required), and a watch to pace yourself.  These are timed tests.  And get a good night’s sleep the night before.

Regards,
Kathryn
 

Mariah Hartley is sponsored by the Incline Community Business Association, and endorsed by the High School. She is the only candidate representing the whole of Incline Village , and she needs our support to win! Part of the qualifications of becoming SnowFest! Queen is selling raffle tickets, so Mariah will be coming around in the next week, if you would like to purchase raffle tickets (the grand prize is a trip to Hawaii and $500 in cash, and there are over seventy other prizes). The other half of the qualifications are her GPA, resume, essay, and interview! Her goal is to bring SnowFest! to the entire North Shore from Truckee to Incline Village !

6 tickets = 1 packet = $5
12 tickets = 2 packets = $10
24 tickets = 4 packets = $20
36 tickets = 6 packets = $30
48 tickets = 8 packets = $40

If you see Mariah, you can buy tickets directly from her, or you can buy them at:
Dress the Part(y)
Incline Visitors Center
The  Potlatch
And Incline Spirits
Please buy tickets before February 23rd, and enjoy SnowFest! which starts March 2nd!

Please support Mariah! This is the first year in a long time that Incline Village has had a SnowFest! Queen Candidate and we want to put Incline Village back on the North Shore Map!

Please see the attached flyer for information.

As part of an agreement with Incline Village General Improvement District (IVGID), Sierra Nevada College (SNC) provides 300 hours of free tutoring for the Incline Village community each academic calendar year. SNC students have been providing tutoring services to the Incline Village community for several years now. Tutoring is provided while SNC classes are in session, which is roughly mid-August though early December and mid-January through early May.  SNC tutors are well trained and provide quality tutoring to both fellow SNC students as well as to the Incline Village community.

SNC has two primary means of tutoring, drop-in hours (for Math and English only) or “by appointment”, where students can request tutoring for specific subjects, such as Biology, Chemistry, Spanish, etc.  Drop-in hours are Monday through Thursday 4:00-8:00pm and Fridays 12:00-4:00pm. Students can drop-in and receive help with either Math or English during these times in the Sierra Nevada College Tutoring Center, Third Floor, Spaces 332 and 333, Prim Library, 999 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Village, NV.

Students needing assistance in subjects other than Math and English need to complete a tutoring request form, which requires a parent’s signature for anyone under 18 years of age (attached).  An Incline Village resident may request help with any subject, and SNC usually has a student available to provide tutoring.

For more information, please contact Henry Conover, Director of Academic Support Services, at hconover@sierranevada.edu or (775) 831-1314 x7534.
 

Dear Parents:

You are invited to attend an important meeting regarding the calendar for the 2013-2014 school year.  This meeting will be held on February 8th at 5:30 p.m. in the Incline High School theater.

The Option 1 calendar which is the current Incline Schools calendar and an alternative, the Option 2 calendar will be presented and discussed.

You may view these options at InclineSchools.org.   The link can be found below:

http://www.inclineschools.org/index.php/component/content/article/60-general/2005-proposed-incline-school-calendars-starting-2013-14

I look forward to seeing you on the 8th.
Thank you,

Bryn Lapenta
blapenta@washoeschools.net

Saturday, February 11

11:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. Incline Village Library Bargain Book Sale!

Everything must go! We’ve priced all items at 25 cents during this one-day sale in our meeting room. Browse a room full of books, CDs, DVDs and videos. Get bargains on bestsellers, kids’ books, out of print and one-of-a-kind items. Call Amy Levy at 832-4130 for more information.

Please see the attached file for the minutes from the Incline Schools Forum that took place on 1/25/12.

Girls Night In
Come hang with just the girls at Girls Night In! Our evening will include fun games, snacks, tips and tricks for hair and skin care by a salon professional, dinner, and a wild after-hours scavenger hunt at the Rec Center!  This program is for middle school girls ONLY!  Come in your PJs!
Please pre-register.
Grades: 6th - 8th
Date: Friday, February 3rd
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Fee: $24, w/IVGID Pass $20
Location: Recreation Center

Youth Advisory Council Meetings
The YAC addresses issues of education, employment, recreation, youth development, volunteerism and leadership. They are responsible for programs, events and initiatives that promote positive youth development
and involvement in local schools, communities and governments.
Grades:   6th – 12th
Day:        Wednesdays
Dates:    February 8, March 14, April 4, May 9
Time:     1:30 pm  
Fee:        FREE
Location:     Incline Recreation Center - Kid Zone Room
“Free pizza at meetings! Bring your friends!”

*** On March 2nd evening, we will be taking a trip to Santa Clara for the YAC Attack Conference – a one-day conference on March 3rd designed by teens for teens. It will offer educational sessions, thought-provoking debates, quality networking opportunities, and innovative ideas to bring back to the Incline Village community. The more participants we have, the more fun it will be! Please contact Tara to sign up: (775)832-1326 or tib@ivgid.org.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Julene Hunter, Director of Communications
775/881. 7549
jhunter@sierranevada.edu

February Fireside Chat: IVGID – One Man’s Perspective
Aaron Katz will share his perspective and answer questions with Andy Whyman

Incline Village, NV (January 24, 2012) –  Aaron Katz, the local attorney who has sued the Incline Village General Improvement District and repeatedly criticized the district,  will be the guest at the next Fireside Chat on Thursday, February 2 in Sierra Nevada College’s Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences room 139/141. The chat — hosted by Incline Village resident Andy Whyman — takes place from 7 to 9 p.m.

Katz received his  J.D. degree from Santa Clara University School of Law and was admitted to practice law in California in December of 1973. He and his wife have lived in Incline Village since 2007 when he began his research on the history of the Incline Village General Improvement District. It is not his first public lawsuit.  Katz  has sued a number of public agencies, including Mountain View-Whisman School District, El Camino Hospital District, West Valley-Mission Community College District and Campbell Union High School. The Foothill-De Anza Community College District sued him.

Katz alleges the Incline Village General Improvement District has violated state law for years by offering free and discounted services to non-residents and private parties, and it further demands limits be set against the facilities, services and activities the district should be allowed to provide.
 

Upcoming:
March 1, 2012 at  7pm features a conversation with  Dr. Lynn G. Gillette - Sierra Nevada College President
April 5 at  7pm features a conversation with  Dale Brown - Best-Selling Author and Aviator talks about Angel Flight West

Fireside Chats — a concept that grew out of the Seniors Conversation Café—are an ongoing series of evening discussions with some of Incline Village’s most interesting community members. It represents a partnership between Sierra Nevada College and the IVGID Senior Programs. Refreshments will be served.

For more information on the event, please contact Shelia Leijon, IVGID Seniors Program Coordinator, at 775.832.1310, shelia_leijon@ivgid.org, or Debi Noonan, SNC Director of Special Events, at 775.831.1314, x7420, dnoonan@sierranevada.edu.

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The Bullying Workshop for Parents has been re-scheduled for Wednesday, 2/1 6p-7:30p at the D.W. Reynolds Center.

The proposed calendars are attached again.  However, the committee also wanted to provide some information on another option that was considered and discarded.

Trimester Calendar
The focus group considered different calendar options before deciding on the two to be proposed.  The first of these options was a calendar based on the quarter system.   The Option 1 and Option 2 calendars are divided into 9 week increments and can be used on the quarter system.   The second of the two options was a calendar based on trimesters.  The focus group largely felt that there were too many unknowns in moving to a trimester calendar and it was not moved forward.  If Incline Village schools were to move to this calendar, it would have been in 2014-2015, this would have allowed the school time to adjust the master schedule and develop the program.  So that readers could see and ask questions surrounding the trimester calendar which was not moved forward and for ease of comparison, the 2013-2014 trimester calendar is posted, the research surrounding trimesters can be read, and the bullet points of the discussion by the focus group are below. 
Please don’t hesitate to email Bryn Lapenta, Senior Director with the Washoe County School District with your questions at blapenta@washoeschools.net.

Features               
•    Ends the first trimester before winter break with credit recovery opportunities in prior to the holiday.
•    Shortens the grading periods so that they are every 12 weeks (approximately) instead of every 18 weeks.
•    Allows high school students to be able to earn 30 credits a trimester if a 5 period day is used at the high school.  If a 4 period day is utilized there would be 24 credits possible as there is currently at Incline High. There is no effect on middle school credits earned.
     o    This allows students to accelerate or remediate during the school day as needed.
     o    Additionally allows students to earn more credit during the course of the 4 years of high school instead of in the summer and through other sources  for admission to some colleges
•    Could enable the ability of students to take more electives depending on the design of the master schedule.
•    Reduces the number of classes taken at one time to either 4 or 5 per trimester, depending on the school schedule.
•    Shortens the summer to 8 weeks from 9.

The focus group discussed the possibility of moving to a trimester calendar.  The following comments were made:
•    We are unsure of what the schedule would look like with trimesters.
•    There is a two year adjustment period with implementation.   This means that the existing juniors and seniors in 2014-2015 would likely have scheduling issues.  Freshman and sophomores in 2014-2015 would likely not have scheduling issues.
•    It doesn’t seem right to sacrifice two years of students for something we aren’t sure of.
•    There were concerns on when an elective would fall into the student’s schedule.  Would they have the first semester of Algebra 2 the first trimester, an elective the second trimester, and then the second semester of Algebra 2 the third trimester?
•    Mrs. Cooper has worked in trimesters schools in the past, while she could see their benefits, she cautioned the group that it takes a few years to adjust because students who are already attending the school and are closer to graduation, may not be able to fit classes into their schedule.
Possible Student Schedule 2014-2015
Trimester 1                     Trimester 2                     Trimester 3
Trigonometry (H) –S1       Elective*                         Pre-Calculus (H) – S2
Elective                          Chem 1 (H)                     Elective**
AP US History – S1           AP US History – S2           AP US History – Test Prep
AP English Language-S1    AP English Language-S2    AP English Lang.-Test Prep
ROTC V                           ROTC VI                         Elective
*There is a 12 week gap in between Trigonometry and Calculus.
**Chem 2 (H) would be taken in the first trimester of Trimester 1 in year 2015-2106

•    AP students would have the AP class for first and second trimester and third trimester would have a class to study for the AP exam.  This would mean little or no space for electives.
•    AP students would not be able to take more than 5 AP courses per year.
•    Ends too late in June to be able to hire students to work in the summer.
•    Concerned that the learning loss we are trying to prevent will occur with this system.
•    The schedule will be difficult to build in a small school.
•    What if the electives don’t challenge the students?  How will we with a limited number of teachers be able to add more electives that actually have meaning?

Youth Advisory Council Conference! March 3rd

On March 2nd evening we will be taking a trip to Santa Clara for the YAC Attack Conference. The YAC Attack is a one-day conference on March 3rd designed by teens for teens. It will offer educational sessions, thought-provoking debates, quality networking opportunities, and innovative ideas to bring back to the Incline Village community. Breakfast and lunch are included on the day of the conference. It will look excellent on your resume and/or job and college application. It will also count for volunteer hours and will be FUN! \

***I will hold an informational meeting about YAC Attack on Thursday, February 2nd right after school in the Kidzone Room of the Rec Center, to answer any questions you might have.

Please contact Tara to sign up: (775)832-1326 or tib@ivgid.org.
Anyone interested in attending YAC Attack in Santa Clara must pre-register ASAP (everyone is welcome!). The Early Bird deadline to sign up is this Friday, February 3rd (program fee goes from $15 to $25 on that day).

Thanks!
Tara Buffington
Youth and Family Programs Coordinator - AmeriCorps Member
Incline Village Parks & Recreation
(775)832-1326
 

You are invited to attend a question and answer session covering local issues that relate to our Incline public schools including the tasks and progress of the Incline Great Schools Committee. The meeting will be held at Incline Middle School on Wednesday, January 25 from 5:30 to 6:30. In attendance will be the three school administrators and parent representatives of the Committee.
Parents and community members will be able to submit questions on a card, anonymously, if preferred. Questions will be addressed at the forum or on inclineschools.org if time does not allow. If you are unable to attend, a record of the questions and answers will be posted on inclineschools.org as well as the school websites.
Thank you and I hope to see you there.

Dear Parents and Guardians:                         

You are invited to attend a Town Hall Meeting on February 8 at 5:30 p.m. in the Theater at Incline High School to discuss possible changes to the Incline Calendar.

The Washoe County School District’s strategic plan, Envision WCSD 2015 – Investing in Our Future, calls for important reforms to our school calendar to ensure that we are meeting the education needs of all students. Specifically, the plan pledges to provide “high-quality instruction that is both differentiated and engaging, so that students who need additional support will receive targeted interventions that will support their academic success…[and] students who are succeeding and excelling will receive opportunities to achieve even more.”

To meet this goal, a calendar focus group was assembled and tasked to develop a district-wide calendar that maximizes student learning and achievement for all students. The committee identified four key goals the new district-wide calendar must meet to best serve WCSD students:
(1) Add an intersession (break period) that will help struggling students make up credits or instructional time and provide higher achieving students with opportunities to enrich their learning.
(2) Shorten the summer break to reduce learning loss.
(3) End the fall semester before the winter break begins to reduce learning loss that occurs when finals are scheduled for January (like they are now).
(4) Maximize resources and support for schools by starting all schools on the same day.

Then a focus group was convened in Incline to try to align with the goals of the calendar committee to improve student achievement while meeting the unique needs of the Incline Village community.  This focus group was made up of parents, teachers and administrators from the three schools as well as community representatives from both the Hyatt and IVGID.

As a result, two calendars were developed to present to the community.
Both calendars meet all the goals of the focus group:
o    Intersessions built into the calendar
o    Fall semester ends before a timely intersession period
o    Keep the start date the same or start later
o    Align some of the breaks/professional development days to utilize resources/classes/training in Reno.

The two calendars are the Current Incline Calendar (Option 1) and Option 2 Calendar.

Features of the Option 1 Calendar:
•    Starts and ends just like the current calendar
•    Aligns the October break with the entire district to take advantage of resources
•    Additional instruction/credit recovery 4 weeks after the end of the first semester
•    Spring Break is the first full week of April

Features of the Option 2 Calendar:
•    Starts a week later in August/Ends a week later in June
•    Aligns the October break with the entire district to take advantage of resources
•    Additional instruction/credit recovery 3 weeks after the end of the first semester
•    Criterion Referenced Testing (CRTs) occur later in the year, allowing more instruction to take place prior to testing
•    Spring Break is the 2nd full week of April

Please Note:
Both calendars add professional development for teachers in the first week of November.  Even years the professional development day is on Tuesday to coincide with Election Day and on odd years will be on Monday.   Previously, the professional development on Election Day meant that students only attended school 179 days instead of 180.  So that students would attend school the full 180 days, but enable teachers to take advantage of professional development occurring in Reno on Election Day, the focus group decided to move the last day of school from Wednesday to Thursday.  This move adds one extra day to the calendar making all years 180 days.

You are invited to attend a Town Hall Meeting on February 8 at 5:30 p.m. in the Theater at Incline High School to discuss possible changes to the Incline Calendar.

For more information, please call Bryn Lapenta at 325-2079.
 

AFtS Presents Live From New York at the Cal Neva - Metta Quintet!
Friday, February 3rd
Doors Open at 6:30 - Concert Begins at 7:00
Metta Quintet

Arts For the Schools is incredibly excited to present the Metta Quintet, jazz musicians from New York. Metta is part of Jazz Reach and will have performed for over 2,000 local students prior to Friday's public performance. In addition to an amazing performance, what makes this program special is that 30 local student musicians, from Truckee, North Lake Tahoe and Incline Village Schools will share the stage as one to perform an opening piece for Metta.

About Metta Quintet

A cohesive, tight-knit unit, Metta Quintet is fueled by a collective, open-minded musical curiosity and a shared dedication to exploring new artistic territory while maintaining a passionate commitment to arts education, fostering new audiences and nurturing young talent. Through the commissioning of new works and the creative integration of live performance, captivating video projections and stunning lighting design, Metta Quintet is committed to challenging convention and expanding the boundaries of live jazz performance.

This is a fun, lively family friendly event! Seating is limited so order your tickets today! AFtS Season pass holders are encouraged to call to reserve seating as the show will likely sell out.

Adults $15
Children, Military and Adults 65 and over $5

To purchase tickets or learn more please visit www.artsfortheschools.org.

For more information, please call Arts For the Schools at (530) 582-8278